September 2021 to Present
City of Palm Desert
Palm Desert, CA, USA
Community Relations Supervisor
October 2023 to Present
Management Analyst,
Digital Strategies Coordinator
September 2021 to October 2023
Municipal communication - Share clear, transparent, concise information to inform our diverse community.
Respond to constituents and follow through with their requests.
Act as the Palm Desert Ombudsman. Find resolutions and provide personalized support to residents who are facing a municipal issue.
Act as backup Public Information Officer and Emergency Operations Center Public Information Officer.
Engagement - Create spaces and opportunities for civic engagement, allowing community stakeholders to foster relationships with their government.
Manage the Palm Desert Civic Academy, where residents get a hands-on opportunity to learn about City services and processes.
Web Development - Create user-friendly websites that enhance civic engagement.
Manage www.palmdesert.gov & www.engagepalmdesert.com.
Supervise - Manage the Community Relations program and staff.
May 2019 to September 2021
US Congress, Congressional Office for
International Leadership (COIL)
Washington, DC, USA
July 2020 to Present
Administrative Supervisor
May 2019 to July 2020
Program Assistant
Execute accurate record retention, calendar scheduling, event planning, and social media posts.
Facilitate support for Members of Congress and COIL Board of Trustees.
Provide analysis on current projects, changes in local or federal laws, and global trends.
Organize long-term goals that are commensurate with the agency’s mission and Congress.
Liaise between fellow government agencies, staff, contractors, and program partners.
Function as the marketing and social media brand manager
Support the executive team in their efforts.
December 2015 to June 2016
Events Assistant, The Big Group
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Create memorable customer experiences and support event catering and event set-up.
Support owner and Real Housewife of Melbourne Chyka Keebaugh.
Participant on the Australian working holiday visa, which mandates a six-month maximum employment.
August 2011 to September 2015
University of Washington Book Store
Seattle, Washington, USA
April 2014 to September 2015
Event and Outreach Coordinator
August 2011 to April 2014
Executive and Human Resource Assistant
April 2014 to September 2015
Plan and administer 700+ annual author events including Hillary Clinton, Lena Dunham, and John Cleese.
Manage temporary staff and administer the social media accounts for the event program.
Established the business-to-business (B2B) sector of the events division and maintained relations with numerous corporate entities.
August 2011 to April 2014
Support the executive team and the CEO.
Effectively manage multiple calendars and coordinate Board of Trustee and staff events.
Functioned as the office manager for the organization, purchase supplies, and train new staff.
Assist in new hire orientations, onboarding, and staff development programs.
January 2010 to April 2010
Legislative Intern, Senator Patty Murray
United States Senate
Washington, DC, USA
Assist third-ranking Senate Democrat Patty Murray.
Worked on the issue-areas of education and healthcare.
Respond to constituent requests online and by phone.
Represent Senator Murray regularly at Congressional meetings, briefings, and hearings.
January 2006 to February 2006
Senate Page, Senator Dave Schmidt
Washington State Senate
Olympia, Washington, USA
Provide tours to constituents and transport VIPs to offices across the Capitol Campus.
Support legislative staff needs.
Run messages amongst Members on the Senate floor.
Attend courses on the legislative process.
3.83 Grade Point Average
Magna Cum Laude
World Rank: #29 (Times, 2021)
3.41 Grade Point Average
Graduated With Merit (honors)
World Rank: #20 (QS, 2021)
February 2014
Honored Speaker
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, California, USA
Present research findings at California Lutheran's annual Nordic Spirit Symposium.
September 2011 to June 2013
Volunteer Researcher
Nordic Heritage Museum
Seattle, Washington, USA
Partnered with the Scandinavian Studies Department at the University of Washington.